Can Learning Music Prevent Dementia? Why Midlife (50+) Is the Perfect Time to Start Again with Caroline McCaskey - Episode 223

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with award-winning violinist, educator, and director of the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, Caroline McCaskey. Together, they bust the myths surrounding adult music education, explore how music alters the brain, and explain why midlife might actually

What to Expect When a Loved One Is Dying: A Compassionate Guide for Caregivers with Jamila Gubbels - Episode 222

In this profoundly moving episode of the Caregiver Relief podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Jamila Gubbels, RN and Death Doula, founder of Tender Presence. Together, they strip away the clinical coldness often associated with the end-of-life journey and explore how caregivers can navigate this sacred

How Family Caregivers Can Make Money From Home: Hidden Business Opportunities Most People Miss with Tara Slaughter - Episode 221

Family caregivers are overwhelmed financially and emotionally. This episode explores realistic ways caregivers and women over 50 can create income from home through overlooked business opportunities, government contracting, and skills they already use every day.

The Illusion of Healthcare: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with host Jackie on the Ripples Rising podcast to talk about a crisis that is hitting millions of American families right now: the terrifying reality of unsafe hospital discharges and the invisible, unpaid caregiver workforce. 🛑 As a registered nurse for 54 years,

The Widow Wore Red: A Caregiver’s Journey Through ALS, Loss, and Healing with Rachel Kerr Schneider - Episode 220

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Rachel Kerr Schneider, the inspiring author of The Widow Wore Red. Rachel shares her deeply personal, powerful journey of navigating life after her husband’s shocking ALS diagnosis, stepping into the role of a primary caregiver in her mid-40s,

When Bipolar Disorder Touches Your Life: Finding Balance, Boundaries, and Hope with Michael Schneider - Episode 219

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Michael Schneider. Diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1 at age 18, Michael’s early journey was marked by involuntary hospitalizations, a traumatic jail experience, and periods of homelessness. Yet today, he has lived 26 years completely

The Sandwich Generation Crisis: How to Care for Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself with Emma Soy - Episode 218

In this powerful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Emma Soy, RN, the founder and CEO of Gentle Shepherd Care. With over 35 years of experience in neurological care, Emma brings deep, practical insights into how family caregivers can move from completely overwhelmed

Caregiver Burnout and Chronic Stress: How to Reset Your Nervous System and Start Healing with Mitch Webb - Episode 217

Caregiver burnout and chronic stress can overwhelm your body and mind. Learn how nervous system regulation helps you recover, restore energy, and begin healing.

Depression and Suicide in Seniors and Caregivers: Warning Signs, Prevention, and Hope with Frank King - Episode 216

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Frank King—a comedian, 14-time TEDx speaker, and suicide prevention advocate who uses "dark humor" and his own lived experience with chronic suicidality to break the silence around life's hardest truths. This is not an

Protecting an Aging Parent From Financial Exploitation and Undue Influence

When an aging parent has cognitive decline or serious illness, families may need to act quickly to prevent financial exploitation, undue influence, and unsafe money decisions. Learn what steps to take, who to contact, and how to protect your loved one.

When Caregiving Ends, Grief Begins: The Hidden Loss No One Talks About with Kelly Edmondson - Episode 215

In this deeply moving episode, host Diane sits down with Kelly Edmondson—a trauma nurse, grief counselor, and the founder of Timely Presence. Both Diane and Kelly share the heartbreaking bond of losing their sons too early, and together, they pull back the curtain on the "hidden loss"

TMS Therapy for Chronic Pain and Depression: A New Non-Drug Treatment Option with Dr. Stevie Foglia - Episode 214

Dr. Stevie Foglia explains TMS technology, chronic pain, depression, and how noninvasive brain stimulation may shape the future of patient treatment.